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Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid'

Also Known As

  • Eschscholzia californica 'Milk Maid'
  • Milkmaid California Poppy

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid' plant details

Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden, self-sowing, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creamy white, glistening petals appear in single to double form on this carefree cottage flower. An unabashed sun worshipper, they unfurl their blooms in sunny weather, closing as the beams wane. Self sows.

Gardening facts about Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid' plant

How to Grow Eschscholzia californica 'Milkmaid'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
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